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21 Nov 2024
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At Lugar do Olhar Feliz, Ann (Canadian) and Jean-Paul (French) choose fruits and vegetables for chefs. Our fruit tree (citrus, pomegranates, figs, mulberries etc. etc.) and plant collections are among the most extensive in Southern Europe. If you would like to learn about these plants and how to grow them come work with us.
À Lugar, Olhar Feliz, Ann (Canadienne) et Jean-Paul (Français) choisissent des fruits et légumes pour des chefs étoilé. Notre collection d'arbres fruitier (agrumes, grenades, figues, mûriers, etc.) et notre collection de plantes sont parmi les plus étendus d'Europe du Sud. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur ces plantes et comment les cultiver, venez travailler avec nous.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak English French and Portuguese. Jean-Paul is an expert on rare citrus varieties and how to grow , graft and use them and has lots of original ideas about how to use plants. We live in a garden and grow most of what we eat.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like some help around the garden; weeding watering , planting, grafting, pruning etc. Its a big garden/orchard. We tend to work during the cool hours of the day.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have a private room and bath. Its a big house with lots of space.
You can cook and eat with us. JP is a great cook, we eat what we grow basically. And we grow lots.
What else ...
We are 4km from the nearest village, Cercal do Alentejo and 20km from the sea, there is also a swimming pool. We have bikes available. Or someone can drop you off in town when they go.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (5)
If you want to learn about fruits and citrus this is the best place on earth. You will… read more
It was a great mix of garden-work, meeting new people and exploring more of beautiful Portugal!
They have alot of knowledge to share and as a big bonus the food is amazing:D
I often daydream about this beautiful garden and I would love… read more
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If you want to learn about fruits and citrus this is the best place on earth. You will… read more
It was a great mix of garden-work, meeting new people and exploring more of beautiful Portugal!
They have alot of knowledge to share and as a big bonus the food is amazing:D
I often daydream about this beautiful garden and I would love… read more
